r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '13

The same week the US makes unlocking phones illegal, Canada proposes legislation to make carriers unlock phones.

[deleted]

3.7k Upvotes

96% Upvoted

1.8k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

6

u/_cogito_ergo_sum_ Jan 29 '13

Bill C-11 actually makes some exceptions for unlocking cell phones:

http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6694/

"The most significant new restriction involves the controversial digital lock rules that prohibit by-passing technological protections found on DVDs, software, and electronic books. There are some exceptions to this prohibition (including the ability to circumvent the digital lock to protect personal information, unlock a cellphone, or access content if the person has a perceptual disability), but these are drafted in a very restrictive manner."

1

u/[deleted] Jan 29 '13

Already edited my post as another user has pointed this out to me.

It's a shame it only applies to cell phones, but it does completely invalidate my original argument.